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HOME Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Number 14.239 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Criteria or Specific Requirement ? Special Tests and Provisions ? Housing Quality Standards ? 24 CFR Sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d) Condition ? The spreadsheet used by the Corporation for the tracking of the status of housing quality inspections was not followed, and the position responsible for performing the inspections was vacant during the year which lead to certain property inspections becoming delinquent. Questioned Costs ? N/A. Context ? Housing quality inspections for 5 of 17 properties were delinquent at June 30, 2022. Effect ? Housing quality property standards may be unmet, and the situation could go undetected by the Corporation. Prior Year Auditing Finding ? N/A Cause ? The position responsible for the Corporation was vacant during the year, and no other personnel in the department completed the required housing quality inspections. Recommendation ? We recommend the Corporation utilize a tracking system to ensure properties are subject to housing quality inspections within their required timeframe. Further, we recommend the Corporation develop a contingency plan to ensure inspections are completed if the position remains vacant. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions ? Due to turnover and the existing labor market, positions within the HOME grant department remain unfilled. Additionally, current staffing levels have not allowed for crossutilization of another employee to complete the required inspections. The Corporation is seeking to fill open positions or hire a contractor to complete the required inspections.